Chess Puzzle #JPHML — Advanced, White to move, endgame

Rating 1643 · Advanced · advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master.

Position

White: king h2; rook f2; pawn g6. Black: king d4; rook a5; pawn h6. Material is balanced. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

  1. Opponent setup: Rh5+ — rook a5→h5, gives check. Now White to move.
  2. Best move: Kg1 — king h2→g1. Opponent replies Rc5 (rook h5→c5).
  3. Best move: g7 — pawn g6→g7. Opponent replies Rg5+ (rook c5→g5, gives check).
  4. Best move: Rg2 — rook f2→g2.

Tactical themes

advanced pawn, crushing, defensive move, endgame, long, master, rook endgame. The key move is Kg1.

Position data

FEN: 8/8/6Pp/r7/3k4/8/5R1K/8 b - - 0 60

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